Car Detailing Team Lead
About Clutch:
We’re on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you game?
Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car buying and selling experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee… and that’s just the beginning.
Named multiple years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ lists, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.
Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Clutch is backed by a number of world-class investors, including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.
About the role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Team Lead, Car Detail to oversee the final stage of our vehicle production process at our Etobicoke location. In this role, you will lead daily last-mile operations, manage the movement of completed vehicles from the assembly line to staging areas, and ensure vehicles are properly prepared for delivery to our clients while supporting team performance and operational efficiency.
What you’ll do:
Lead and coordinate the movement of vehicles within the Etobicoke production facility, ensuring efficient flow from assembly to staging
Oversee final inspections and confirm vehicles are properly prepped for shipment, including any necessary adjustments, detailing, or cleaning
- 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating teams in a vehicle detailing environment
Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and task prioritization for Car Detail Associates
Monitor quality standards and resolve or escalate production or delivery issues as needed
Collaborate with production, detailing, and shipping teams to meet delivery schedules and customer deadlines
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow, safety, and efficiency
What we’re looking for:
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
2+ Previous experience in vehicle detailing, inspection, quality control, automotive production, or logistics
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or team coordination experience
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
Minimum G2 License with a clean driver’s record
Post-secondary education preferred
Ability to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Thursday to Sunday
Other items to note:
Communication: Provide clear, professional updates to team members and management
Problem Resolution/Analysis: Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate operational or quality issues
Customer Service: Ensure every vehicle meets Clutch’s delivery-ready quality standards
Team Leadership: Balance hands-on operational work with coaching and team support
Working Conditions: On-site role at our Etobicoke production facility
It’d be great if you have:
Previous experience leading teams in automotive production, detailing, or logistics environments
Familiarity with quality control processes and vehicle inspections
Experience driving process improvements or operational efficiencies
Why you’ll love it at Clutch:
Autonomy & ownership - opportunity to lead processes and influence vehicle production workflow
Help shape the future of car buying and selling in Canada by ensuring every vehicle meets Clutch’s high standards
Meaningful leadership responsibility during a phase of rapid growth
Competitive compensation and above-market health & dental benefits
Employment Type:
Existing, Permanent Full-Time
Compensation & Benefits:
Wage: $25.00-$27.00 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and dependent coverage starting from day one
Pay decisions reflect objective criteria including skills, performance, market benchmarking, responsibilities, and working conditions
Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [email protected]